Early Morning Harvest began as a hobby that has since transformed into a premier aquaponic produce farm and organic grain mill. In 1993, Jeff Hafner and his father, Earl, began farming together. Jeff had purchased the acreage where his grandparents lived and farmed for many years prior. After farming the land for a few years, […]
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Piece and Freedom Bakery, a Ukrainian-owned bakery, brings the flavors of Kyiv, Ukraine, to Ames, Iowa. Originally only found at farmers markets, the bakery’s brick-and-mortar location is set to open on January 11th, 2025. Piece and Freedom Bakery is a family business devoted to its mission of uniting communities. The bakery is owned by two
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After many years in the public school system, sister-in-laws Alena Phillips and Jamie Porter began exploring outside opportunities. They loved teaching, but the public school system that they were a part of was not conducive to their lifestyles. After exploring different avenues, Alena and Jamie established HomeGrown Christian Learning Center in March 2023. They began
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In the Spring of 2006, Mike and Melanie Seals took a leap of faith and planted a strawberry field. Since then, they have expanded their operations and opened Country Roads Meat Market. Their journey has been full of ups and downs, but their strong foundation of faith has kept them steady. Beginnings For 17 years,
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Alex Pettit, PharmD, grew up in Union County and knew he wanted to return there after schooling. So, after Alex finished schooling, he returned to Union County and joined the Medicap Pharmacy team in Creston, IA. When asked about why he wanted to purchase the pharmacy, Alex said that he “knew a couple of years
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Bella Capelli, owned and operated by Jenay Sullivan in Hiawatha, is a salon with nine individual suites that provide a unique experience for each client. Becoming a cosmetologist was a lifelong dream for Jenay. By twelve years old, she was set on going to cosmetology school to become a hairstylist. To kickstart her career, Jenay
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Opened in 2023, Maxsimizer Welding is a professional welding, metal fabrication, and machine workshop based in Cedar Rapids, IA. Behind the scenes is Max Franks, an experienced welder and fabricator. In 2012, right after high school, Max began his welding career. After a few years in the industry, he shifted his focus to heavy equipment
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Groom Curriculum was founded in 2022 with a clear vision: “to create a program that provides accessible education for aspiring groomers, equipping them with the tools needed to build successful, sustainable careers.” Founded by three passionate, entrepreneurial-minded women, Groom Curriculum was destined for success. The three founders are Sierra Elbert, a Professional Grooming Expert; Patricia
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SBDC Guidance Spurs Colony Acres Family Farm’s Agritourism Expansion Success Written by: Darren Miller (/people/darren-miller) – University of Iowa JPEC For more than 15 years, Colony Acres Family Farm in North Liberty, Iowa, saw growth and potential. But when it was time to add a barn as an epicenter of its agritourism business, Dean and Katie Colony
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In May of 2023, Anna Kelzer opened W&O Apparel LLC, offering direct-to-garment printing on basic wear needs and essentials. Each order is printed on demand and made unique for each customer. Her journey started at home with a Cricut and the desire to see her designs on different clothing and accessories. W & O’s designs
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